The results of car sales in Spain they are not always a reflection of those obtained at a European level. We are referring to percentages of cars per inhabitant, type of vehicle and, of course, brands and models. Be that as it may, we already have the car registration data in Europe during the first quarter. And there are surprises... Wow, there are.
Before going fully into the best-selling models, it is important to mention that In this first quarter of 2023, 3.220.000 units have been registered in the European market, 17% more than in the previous year. By the way, the share of electric vehicles has grown a lot, rising to 13,4% of the total.
Best-selling cars in Europe first quarter 2023
Focusing now on the best-selling cars during these first three of 2023, the main surprise comes from the "victor", of the car that has achieved the most sales. Its about Tesla Model Y. This electric crossover has recorded a total of 71.683 registrations, 173% more than in Q1 2022. It is striking that Only in March they have sold 46.000 units. Arrival of a multitude of accumulated orders at the same time? Probably.
The second best-selling model in Europe during the first quarter was the Dacia Sandero, with 60.202 units and an increase of 27%. The third position is for the Volkswagen T-Roc, which has accumulated 54.960 registrations, making an increase of 50% compared to the first quarter of 2022.
La fourth position It is for the Peugeot 208, with 53.336 registered units and closely followed by the Opel (and Vauxhall) Corsa, which added 53.307 registrations. Yes, just 30 commercializations separate the two utilities in this ranking. The Toyota Yaris Cross, seventh, with 53.050 registrations and a growth of 57% compared to previous data, was not far behind either.
The sum of the Fiat/Abarth 500 gives 45.598 registered registrations in Q1 of 2023 and places it in seventh place, up 30%; while the Dacia Duster is on its heels with 45.310 units and a growth of 31%
We finish with the last places. In ninth place is the Renault Clio, with 44.134 registered units. The last position of the top10 is for a myth, the Volkswagen Golf, which has barely reached 42.903 units and is about to fall off the list.
| Position | Model | registrations | % compared to Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Model | registrations | % compared to Q1 2022 |
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 71.683 | + 173 % |
| 2 | Dacia Sandero | 60.202 | + 27 % |
| 3 | Volkswagen T-Roc | 54.960 | + 50 % |
| 4 | Peugeot 208 | 53.336 | + 3 % |
| 5 | Opel / Vauxhall Corsa | 53.307 | + 38 % |
| 6 | Toyota yaris cross | 53.050 | + 57 % |
| 7 | Fiat/Abarth 500 | 45.598 | + 30 % |
| 8 | Dacia Duster | 45.310 | + 31 % |
| 9 | Renault Clio | 44.134 | + 16 % |
| 10 | Volkswagen Golf | 42.903 | -8% |
Source – Jato Dynamics
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- Plazas 5 - 7
- Power 299 - 534 hp
- Consumer goods 15,7 - 17,3l/100km
- Assessment 4,4